Used to be bats had thick handles and a big barrel. Then they found it's not the size of the bat that gets home runs - it's the speed with which you can swing it. — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
The one unbreakable rule about hitting is this: if a batter hits well with his own particular stance and swing, think twice - or more - before suggesting a change. — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
A lot of hitters stay away from the plate, some are close up, some are forward, some are back. The thing about hitting is… — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
I learned to hit with a broomstick and a ball of tape and I could always get that bat on the ball. — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
The first principle of contract negotiations is don't remind them of what you did in the past - tell them what you're going to… — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
I consciously memorized the speed at which every pitcher in the league threw his fastball, curve, and slider. Then, I'd pick up the speed… — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
I think I had the smallest handle around. When I got my bats, I even trimmed them down. I used to scrape them. Some… — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
When a pitcher's throwing a spitball, don't worry and don't complain, just hit the dry side like I do. — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
I'm a musician. I play harmonica for relaxation. A good way to relax and entertain people. An excellent way to have fun. — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
I consciously memorized the speed at which every pitcher in the league threw his fastball, curve, and slider; then, I'd pick up the speed… — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
Back in my day, we didn't think about money as much. We enjoyed playing the game. We loved baseball. I didn't think about anybody… — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
I have no hesitation to say that St. Louis is a great place in which to live and work. — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
“What made me sign with the Cardinals? Because they used salesmanship, the personal touch. Where others wrote, they talked. Where others waited, they acted.… — Stan Musial Copy Share Image
